<Trip Report> Overland crossing into Myanmar

[yem_paul]

The much anticipated trip to the Golden Land of Myanmar, probably the least well explored country in South East Asia. The crossing only restricted us to venture the town of Tachilek, east of Shan State. Not forgetting a quick stop to Doi Mae Salong and Golden Traingle in Chiang Saen.

 

Leaving Myanmar, we headed down South for the frequently mis-informed Thailand states of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. No tensions felt although the presence of police and soldiers were everywhere. As always about Thailand, the people was ever friendly, good food, beautiful beaches in Narathiwat and inviting corners enroute from Yala to Betong..

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6 rides

 

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Doi Mae Salong

 

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Route to Mae Sai

 

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Mae Sai at night

 

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Off to Chiang Saen

 

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Omar and his 800GeeS

 

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Mae Sai border

 

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Thailand side requires lots of papers

 

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Tachileik border

 

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100 baht for Myanmar insurance

 

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His wish is my command

 

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And we're in. Cost us 500 baht for Visa on arrival, 100 baht for Motor Insurance and another 25 baht each for a fee which I have no clue what it's all about. Plus 1000 baht for the services of a guide per group.

 

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This exclusive parking costs us 50baht.

 

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Our stay. 1000 baht for a room which accomodates 3. No one's complaining.

 

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The river that marks the boundaries

 

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The room

 

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Local car

 

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Streets of Tachileik

Edited January 8, 2013 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

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A visit to the temple

 

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The aftermath of the recent earthquake

 

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The boundary gate that must be the shortest way to the rest of the world. Our ride is restricted by that post and armed military officers.

 

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Papabread and Haris fooling around

 

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Slim, our local guide

 

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Stopped by a golf resort for some drinks

 

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While the 2 GS hit some dirt.

Edited January 8, 2013 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

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A local mosque

 

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Dinner

 

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Time to leave

 

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One last shot in Tachileik

 

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Returning our temporary passport

 

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So long Tachileik, it was a nice experience.

 

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Back for more paperworks at Thailand border

 

 

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Then, a dash through the South for Bangkok passing through several province.

 

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Edited November 29, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

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Bunked in at the most expensive stay for the trip.

 

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Damaged visor

 

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Damaged button or to be exact, missing button.

 

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Hanging out at Bangkok

 

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On board 1st class cabin to Hatyai

 

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Headed for Pattani

 

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Good lunch at Pattani

 

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The Kru Se Mosque was in the limelight not long ago.

Edited November 29, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

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Big MU fan

 

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On the way to Yala now

 

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I dont know what's this called. But it was one of the best i've ever tried.

 

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Stayed the night here

 

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Leaving Yala

 

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Off to Betong

 

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15 minutes interview by these fellows. They're just doing their job.

 

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Edited November 29, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

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Betong town

 

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Leaving Thailand

 

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The 3 states of Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani offers no network connection on the mobiles. But I'm certainly coming back. The 6 riders made home safe and sound amidst some confusions.

 

Till the next ride ....

Edited November 29, 2012 by yem_paul

[scartissue46]

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Betong town

 

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Leaving Thailand

 

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Till the next ride ....

 

im impress bro.....two thumbs up for u

aniwae how long does it takes to cover the whole journey?

and wat the budget like?

tks

[pipipapipu]

Elite 就是 elite。

[yem_paul]

im impress bro.....two thumbs up for u

aniwae how long does it takes to cover the whole journey?

and wat the budget like?

tks

 

Bro

 

We took a few train rides to save time. It definitely helps if time is a factor. We took the whole route for about 9 days in total including 2 nights in Bangkok.

 

Taking the train, the budget is definitely higher, but it sure saves us a lot of time.

[yem_paul]

Elite 就是 elite。

 

You're my inspiration la ..

[carlsberg70]

Wow good ride Bro's.......... : )

[Al-Simmons]

 

Enjoys ~

[tom cool]

great video and adventure

*thumb up*

[Dasani]

Bro Yem,

 

I'm based in Malaysia and trying to enter Myanmar since 1990. But simply rejected all the time. Can you PM me the details for border crossing? Possible to enter by Myawaddy border too?

 

You guys open a new whole path for riders all around the world. Congrats!

[sambora67]

inspiring!! great ride

[pipipapipu]

Hi idol,

 

May I check with you on the 'paper work' and 'fees' involved for this crossing??

 

I'm getting excited

[yem_paul]

Hi idol,

 

May I check with you on the 'paper work' and 'fees' involved for this crossing??

 

I'm getting excited

 

My fellow idol

 

Paperwork will be done upon arrival ... you need to liase with a guide beforehand ... the guide that I had has no email address so I had to make long distance call. He is based in Tachileik so he can wait for you at that border but beforehand you have to arrange the arrival date over the tele conversation. I can PM you his contact and fees if you want ... 1 kopi O peng will do .... wahahahah

[pipipapipu]

sharing is caring

 

hope it's not to costly as I be doing it alone.

 

 

Thanks for the lead =P Ho Ho Ho~~~

Edited June 20, 2011 by pipipapipu

[G450X]

Wah all my idols are here and creating more routes for me to explore......Paul....still yet to ride with u to those isolated places....may do "route less travelled" in Laos sometime Jan 2012......Pipi....you go go go my idol...

[yem_paul]

Wah all my idols are here and creating more routes for me to explore......Paul....still yet to ride with u to those isolated places....may do "route less travelled" in Laos sometime Jan 2012......Pipi....you go go go my idol...

 

I thought you riding up to Vietnam this year? GO GO GO!!!!!

[pipipapipu]

Wah all my idols are here and creating more routes for me to explore......Paul....still yet to ride with u to those isolated places....may do "route less travelled" in Laos sometime Jan 2012......Pipi....you go go go my idol...

 

forums are created for sharing of valuable information ma..

 

not for talk cock sing song play mahjong..

 

only through sharing of information will we learn from each other and make informed decisions for future rides

[G450X]

I thought you riding up to Vietnam this year? GO GO GO!!!!!

 

Was up at Hanoi by plane and ride in March this Year. Have to postpone the ride to HCM to next year end as I will go to Laos to satisfy myself in Jan 2012

[G450X]

forums are created for sharing of valuable information ma..

 

not for talk cock sing song play mahjong..

 

only through sharing of information will we learn from each other and make informed decisions for future rides

 

Pipi how about Sg Lembing on 22 to 24 July 2011?? How's preparation for the bike to the north??

[yem_paul]

Was up at Hanoi by plane and ride in March this Year. Have to postpone the ride to HCM to next year end as I will go to Laos to satisfy myself in Jan 2012

 

Yes yes ... saw Ben Ooi's & Co photos ... lots of fun there and he just can't stop talking about the trip ... When you going end of the year? I'll be heading up North as well

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

Well done and inspiring !!!!!